Haunted by Hoover, Trump searches for an endgame in Iran

3 verified updates • corroborated by 3 independent sources • tracked since August 9, 2026

Part of ongoing coverage: Iran

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03:30 PM 1 source: NPR
Haunted by Hoover, Trump searches for an endgame in Iran
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04:30 PM 3 sources: NPR, The Guardian, WSJ
Trump Thought Opening the Strait of Hormuz Was Imminent. Iran Had Other Plans.
→ Specific plan (Strait of Hormuz opening) now named as Trump's believed imminent action.
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05:30 PM 1 source: NPR
Haunted by Hoover, Trump searches for an endgame in Iran